Pakistan’s telecom sector maintained strong growth in FY2024–25, achieving significant milestones in connectivity, revenues, and digital infrastructure, according to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Annual Report 2024–25.
The report shows that total telecom subscribers in the country have surpassed 200 million, while broadband connections exceeded 150 million, highlighting continued digital adoption nationwide.
Telecom coverage now extends beyond 92 percent, with broadband penetration above 60 percent, reflecting the sector’s expanding reach in both urban and underserved areas.
Financially, the sector generated revenues of over PKR 1 trillion, representing a 12 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Contributions to the national exchequer rose to PKR 402 billion in 2025, up from PKR 336 billion in 2024, underscoring the sector’s growing fiscal impact.
Investments in the telecom sector also grew by nine percent, reaching $838 million during the reporting period.
Infrastructure expansion supported a significant rise in data consumption, with total usage reaching 27,727 petabytes in 2025.
The report notes that 95 percent of cellular networks are now 4G-enabled, backed by 17.21 Tbps of international bandwidth. Pakistan further strengthened regional and global connectivity with the addition of four new high-capacity submarine cable systems.
PTA played a central role in supporting infrastructure development and connectivity initiatives across Pakistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), including the rollout of the National Roaming initiative to improve service availability in remote and less profitable areas.
On the manufacturing side, the report highlights significant progress in local device production, with over 95 percent of mobile devices including 68 percent smartphones now produced locally, contributing to import substitution and industrial growth.
Pakistan’s global cybersecurity position also improved, with PTA addressing threats through operations at the National Telecom Security Operations Center (nTSOC). Consumer protection efforts showed positive results, with a 13 percent decline in complaints during the year.
According to report, PTA remains focused on 5G readiness, strengthening cybersecurity frameworks, and supporting the development of a future-ready digital economy.